Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament

The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival.

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National11 articles from 10 sources across the spectrum· Updated 684d ago

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The WeekLean Left· 684d ago

Sri Lanka's new Marxist leader wins huge majority

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 684d ago

Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament

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Local News 8Center· 684d ago

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president takes large lead in parliamentary vote

UPICenter· 684d ago

Sri Lanka's leftist National People's Party coaltion sweeps to power in parliamentary election

Ran by 2 outlets· KEYT Santa Barbara, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 684d ago

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 684d ago

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

Digital JournalCenter· 684d ago

Sri Lanka president's party headed for landslide: early results

NewsweekCenter· 685d ago

Sri Lanka votes in election for Marxist-leaning president's agenda

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Washington TimesLean Right· 684d ago

Sri Lanka’s Marxist Party wins landslide victory with two-thirds majority

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Ran by 1 outlet· Deutsche Welle

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 684d ago

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake's coalition wins big – DW